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Illinois Loses Brandon Lee to the Transfer Portal – Here's What It Means
Nearly a week into the transfer portal window, Illinois hadn’t been dinged by a single portal exit – a relatively rare occurrence for a Brad Underwood-led club, even considering the Illini are on the heels of a Final Four run.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 18
Illinois 2026 Recruiting Class Ranking, Breakdown, Takeaways
Brad Underwood moved the needle on his status as a game-manager and silenced the critics en route to a Final Four run for his Illinois squad in the 2025-26 season.
Social Media Reacts to Andrej Stojakovic Returning to Illinois Basketball
It has been an elite offseason for Illinois so far, and Andrej Stojakovic made it even better.Sure, the Illini have only landed one transfer so far, which in today’s college basketball world might not exactly scream “offseason champ” at first glance, but the truth is, Illinois may still be one of the biggest winners of the offseason anyway.
Three-Star Forward Zavier Zens Signs With Illinois – How He Fits With the Illini
In one of the biggest offseason weeks in Illinois basketball history, the players who are set to return from this past season's Final Four squad have mostly outshined the new additions.
Andrej Stojakovic Announces Return to Illinois – What It Means for 2026-27
All things considered, Brad Underwood couldn't have expected anything more.Underwood knew his Illinois roster would need some remodeling after this past season's Final Four run, with Kylan Boswell, Ben Humrichous and AJ Redd all out of eligibility, and with the Keaton Wagler mahic carpet ride flying out of Champaign to some faraway NBA city.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Athlon Sports / April 17
Illinois Pushing for $1.5 Million Guard in College Basketball Transfer Portal
The Illinois Fighting Illini fell just short of their first national championship appearance since the 2004-05 season. Entering this year's NCAA Tournament as the South Region's No.
Ty Rodgers News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 16
3 Best Transfer Destinations for Illinois Basketball's Ty Rodgers
The Ty Rodgers -Illinois parting is the breakup no one ever wanted: tear-streaked, gut-wrenching and undoubtedly heartbreaking for each side – but both know it’s for the best.
Did Keaton Wagler Nearly Return to Illinois for the 2026-27 Season?
Projected top-10 NBA Draft picks don’t return to college basketball. It’s just not a thing. Millions of dollars in guaranteed money is enough to ensure that everyone takes the leap.
Why Hasn't Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Announced 2026-27 Plans – And Will He Return?
On Wednesday night, when Illinois’ Jake Davis , Tomislav Ivisic and Zvonimir Ivisic announced their return to the program for the 2025-26 season ( rejoining forces with David Mirkovic ), the instant reaction from Illini Nation was elation .
Social Media Reacts to Illinois Bringing Back the Ivisic Twins, Jake Davis
Illinois fans got a reminder on Wednesday that sometimes the biggest offseason wins are the ones that never hit the transfer portal in the first place.
Jake Davis Is Back at Illinois – Why His Return Is So Important
Modern-day college basketball is characterized by movement. Endless movement – not on the floor, but off of it, from players and coaches alike. There is the coaching carousel, of course, but in recent years the transfer portal has also created a de facto free agency in the college game.
Illinois Target Alex Constanza Reopens Recruitment – Will the Illini Make a Move?
Back in November 2025, Illinois officially lost out on class of 2026 wing Alex Constanza, as the No. 52 recruit (per 247Sports) signed on the dotted line with Georgetown.
Social Media Reacts to David Mirkovic's Return to Illinois
Sometimes the best transfer portal news is not about who is coming in. It's about who isn't leaving.In an offseason in which fans spend half their days
David Mirkovic Returning to Illinois in 2026-27 – What It Means
Illinois was already bracing for certain key losses well before it ever barreled into the final weekend of this past season. Kylan Boswell, Ben Humrichous and longtime program fixture AJ Redd – all gone.
What Is Stefan Vaaks' True Position? Why His Role Is Crucial for Illinois
Illinois has just one primary need this offseason: a Keaton Wagler replacement. Obviously, there isn’t another Wagler out there – consensus All-Americans don't exactly come a dime a dozen – but finding a player who could fill his scoring and playmaking void is a must for the Illini to build another Final Four-caliber squad in 2026-27.
Where Illinois Ranks in Jon Rothstein's Top 45 After Stefan Vaaks Commitment
Entering the 2026 offseason, Illinois appeared poised to pull off the best roster retention of the Brad Underwood era. And through nearly a full week, that sentiment has mostly held true.
College Football News / Yardbarker / April 13
Michigan trending after 4-star QB Kamden Lopati decommits from Illinois
Kamden Lopati had been committed to the Illinois Fighting Illini since July of 2025. Now, almost a year later, that's a commitment that doesn't hold.
Bret Bielema News / Athlon Sports / April 13
Bret Bielema, Illinois Lose Nation’s No. 9 QB Recruit Amid College Football Offseason
Illinois has lost one of the top recruits in the 2027 recruiting class. According to On3/Rivals' Hayes Fawcett, four-star quarterback Kamden Lopati has reopened his recruitment to other schools.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Ball Exclusives / April 11
Illinois star Keaton Wagler declares for 2026 NBA Draft
Illinois star guard Keaton Wagler has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wagler is coming off of a historic freshman season for Illinois.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Hoops Rumors / April 11
Keaton Wagler Declares For NBA Draft
Illinois guard Keaton Wagler is entering the NBA draft, ProMondo Sports tells Shams Charania and Jeremy Woo of ESPN (Twitter link). Wagler, 19, is coming off a sensational freshman season that saw him lead the Fighting Illini to a 28-9 record and their first Final Four appearance since 2005.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / NBA Draft on SI / April 4
How Each NBA Draft Prospect Performed in UConn's Final Four Win Over Illinois
The first game of Saturday's Final Four brought plenty of excitement, as UConn took down Illinois to move to its third National Championship match in four years.
Dan Hurley News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
Dan Hurley got booed right after UConn beat Illinois in Final Four
UConn outlasted Illinois in a thrilling 71-62 contest that saw the Fighting Illini’s comeback fall short at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
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